London: William Blackwood, 1941. Author ran away to sea at 15 serving on a square rigger, leaving that to see the Boer war, then become a Gold Miner in Africa, labour recruiter in China, South Sea trader, and Banker. CONDITION Blue bd with Black spine title (fresh and unworn, faded spot to spine) pp 297 tight and unread (bright and crisp, not inscribed) Original wrapper has price clipped spine which is tanned, White areas are foxed, Spine ends lightly chipped, short tear to front leading edge.. 4th Impression. Cloth. Fine/Very Good+. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.